The Brain All the things!
Brain Stem Oldest part and central core of the brain, beginning where the spinal cord swells as it enters the skull; the brainstem is responsible for autonomic survival functions
Medulla -Attaches to the spinal cord -controls largely unconscious but vital functions -circulating blood -breathing -maintaining muscle tone -regulating reflexes such as sneezing, coughing, and salivating.
Pons Helps to coordinate movement , plays a role in sleep and dreaming, facial expressions, and even bladder control
Reticular Formation A nerve network that travels through the brainstem and plays an important role in controlling arousal https://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=Jfw3A- kiWrM#t=30
Thalamus The brain’s sensory control center, located on the top of the brainstem; it directs messages to the sensory receiving areas in the cortex and transmits replies to the cerebellum and medulla Sight, hearing, taste, touch, NOT scent
cerebellum The “little brain” at the rear of the brainstem, functions included processing sensory input, coordinating output and balance, and enabling nonverbal learning and memory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCisaP0 9yFU
Limbic System Neural system (including hippocampus, amygdala, and hypothalamus) located below the cerebral hemispheres; associated with emotions and drives
Amygdala Two lima-bean sized neural clusters in the linked to fear and emotion http://bigthink.com/videos/the- amygdala-in-5-minutes
hypothalamus Neural structure lying below (hypo) the thalamus; it directs several maintenance activities (eating, drinking, body temperature), helps govern the endocrine system via the pituitary gland, and is linked to emotion and reward
Hippocampus Linked to memory
How do we remember this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xnMLr-sF7o